BEST In Horticulture

 Best In Horticulture's mission is to act as a “one-stop shop” for horticultural education, combining academic rigour with hands-on, real-world learning”.

The organisation teaches through four formats:

· Face-to-face courses.

· Blended learning

· Practical, hands-on training, and

· Distance learning, offered as both online and correspondence options, allowing learners to start at any time and study flexibly from home.

BEST in Horticulture operates across several locations in the Midlands and Oxfordshire, with key centres at Ryton, Bampton and North Moreton, where students attend classroom sessions, practical workshops, and RHS-approved training programmes. Some courses take place at Ryton gardens and other authentic horticultural environments for learners to practise.

Alongside formal qualifications, BEST offers short courses and masterclasses, including seasonal skills days, taster sessions, and specialist workshops covering topics from apple pruning to sustainable wreath-making. These are designed for hobby gardeners, career changers, and professionals seeking targeted upskilling.

Founded by experienced horticultural lecturers and industry specialists, BEST in Horticulture Group focuses on delivering expert-led, supportive training that blends academic knowledge with practical competence. Its flexible structure, industry-aligned curriculum, and multiple learning pathways make it one of the UK’s most accessible and comprehensive horticultural education providers.